The Dolphins wasted little time in completing the interview process with interim coach Todd Bowles. The organization made the announcement Monday night. Bowles is still considered a long shot despite leading the team to a 2-1 record after replacing Tony Sparano.

Bowles certainly won the support of the players. Many of them spoke about Bowles’ knowledge of the game. It didn’t hurt that he is a former player, too. Linebacker Kevin Burnett and receiver Brian Hartline both said this week that was one of their biggest reasons for supporting Bowles.

It will be tough for Bowles to surpass an established candidate, especially with the Dolphins apparently chasing Jeff Fisher. He is expected to interview sometime this week.

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im ok with Fisher, perhaps billick, but PLEASE PLEASE dont bring gruden in here…
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Gruden has already stated that he’s not leaving ESPN after re-newing his hefty contract… and he made a SPECIAL point of as much after rumors came out that he was trying to be a HC again this year.

A wing span of 8′ is from finger tip to finger tip with arms outstretched…so a 6′4″ player would not have his arms hitting the ground with an 8′ wing span. Come on fellas…instill some faith in the rest of us Dolfans by having intelligent posts…

I read a few posts back where some of you were talking about Matt Flynn…

I like the kid, he played last year for a game (or half… I forget) but I remember he left an impression on me then also…

Picking @ 8 or 9 depending on a coin toss, I just cannot see Miami in the talks when it comes to the draft. We really are not even certain who will and will not come out (Barkley being a example of that) I don’t see RG3 playing another year in the NCAA but I don’t see him in Miami (perhaps thankfully) either.

Miami will need to address the RT position, unless they are prepared to continue on with Jerry ( who ended the season well), Nate Garner and Will Barker.

There are some very well published Draft Mockers (Walterfootball) who have Miami taking a RT in the 1st and a NT in the 2nd instead of say TE Dwayne Allen out of Clemson. Not certain I feel Walter is on track here… but Solia will need paid, and Flynn will be expensive, if they go FA on the O-line… someone will have to go…

AL,
I follow Marshall closely. I am related to A Bradshaw. I started going to games when he was playing and still follow the school. I am not convinced Curry will be a stand out pro. Thumper Harvey was the best player I ever seen play D for Marshall and he didn’t cut it in the league.

Jones is not that impressive to me either. He has the size and speed but UNC has put out Nicks Tate and others lately and Jones isn’t close to those guys

so uh…here’s a thought, a far fetched one…
We grab Flynn, and Buffalo’s LT in Free agency, we draft blackmon or Pass Rusher in the first.

I would be happy with that, for certain.
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I can’t speak to the draft because I have no idea what coach will be coming in and what his ideas will be… But no matter what, I would bet it all Miami takes a HUGE swing at Flynn… to not attempt to do so would be foolish considering our QB situation.

No offense whatsoever to Matty Moore, I have no doubt he can lead Miami well… I just wonder if it would be good enough when it comes down to winning very close, tough games won or lost in the 4th Qtr. or shootouts with NE & Co.

11 minutes ago – by Tammy Madsen – James calls Ball ‘best back’ he’s seen in person
Oregon RB LaMichael James praised Wisconsin RB Montee Ball, who had 32 carries for 169 yards and a TD in the Badgers’ 45-38 Rose Bowl loss to the Ducks on Monday. “He is the best back I’ve seen in person this season,” James said.

I agree in terms of the value perspective, it is very tempting to take Reiff lets say at #8 (if available) then take Nick Foles, Tannehill, or Case Keenum later in the draft.
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Al…

Where I go in a situation like considering those QB’s you have listed is common sense.

1st… Can any of those guys play better RIGHT NOW then Matty Moore with Henne at Backup..?

2nd… Would a Rock solid O-line with Long-Incognito-Pouncey-Jerry-Rookie
make Matty Moore even more proficient then he now is…?

3rd…. What do I want to do…? Rebuild behind a rookie… Or bolster an already talented team even more, helping who I already have and waiting for a good opportunity that makes sense (Flynn for example) at QB…?

It really is not so hard once you get past the “Gotta Have a QB NOW” no matter if he sucks or not thing……

IF (so many if’s i know) Fisher becomes our HC, we might not keep soliai simply because he would probably like to run a 4-3 wide scheme.
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Malchiwick….

I believe Belichick in NE and a few other guy’s (Harbaugh in San Fran) have already come to terms with the fact that a 4-3 serves as a better base defense in the NFL spread Offense’s of today. The 3-4 was a silver bullet to ground and pound… but leaves 2 TE sets to eat OLB’s and ILB’s alive… just watch how Brady works it….. I have no doubt Fisher would make the change.

11 minutes ago – by Tammy Madsen – James calls Ball ‘best back’ he’s seen in person
Oregon RB LaMichael James praised Wisconsin RB Montee Ball, who had 32 carries for 169 yards and a TD in the Badgers’ 45-38 Rose Bowl loss to the Ducks on Monday. “He is the best back I’ve seen in person this season,” James said.

Flynn shows promise, Matt Moore shows promise. I think IF you bring Flynn it it is only under the condition that he COMPETES for teh starting position.
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I would certainly agree, I don’t want Miami to make a big Mistake any more then anyone….

No matter who comes in here in should be under the premise that he MUST beat out Matty Moore for HIS job. Matty Earned his spot and the team is behind him. You pull a back door move and you have a locker room issue and a QB without any chemistry with his team (IE, You have a 0-7 start)….

But I don’t care if it is a 1st round pick or a boat load of Steven Ross’s cash…. at some point Miami will HAVE to take a chance… be it right or wrong.

Quarterback Chad Henne said Bowles told the team, “Take care of yourself. The most important thing that you can do is take care of yourself in the offseason and make sure you’re ready as a person to come back and be ready to play.”
Henne said he would finish rehabilitating his season-ending shoulder injury in South Florida, then he might train in Southern California, home of his agent, Justin Schulman.
“This is my first year I’ve ever been knocked out the whole season,” Henne said. “But I just feel I’ll bounce back, I’ll grow stronger from this, I’ll evaluate myself again and hopefully end up somewhere, play again and be out there starting again.”
As to whether any talks had started between his agent and the Dolphins, Henne said, “I’m sure there will be. I hope so and, if not, then I’ll move on. But I love this team, I love being down here and, hopefully, I get another opportunity. But if not, I’ll try my luck elsewhere.”

Listening to NFL radio on the drive to work, and a Dolphins fan calls in asking about who will be the next Dolphins Head Coach.

It was long answer, and I certainly don’t remember the entire response that both hosts gave, but something they said towards the end of the response just hit me. They were speaking of how Ross said he wants a “young Don Shula”, and they go on talking about that, but then they bring up the fact that a lot of young fans, or casula fans might nnot remember that Shula coched at Baltimore first, and that the Dolphins are looking for a coach that has experience, and has coached elsewhere.

Just a thought. Perhaps we are looking at not having a young QB already on board-in luring a quality HC- as a glass half-full.

Maybe…just maybe, a new HC would like to have the opportunity of picking his OWN young QB. That way he is not saddled with someone else’s choice. Remember, a successful HC is joined at the hip to HIS successful QB choice.

Mangina is NOT my choice, but I fear that he will be our coach. The signs are pointing that way.

Ireland in place, makes a lot of established guys look elsewhere, and the new TRI-F*CKED-US of Ross, Peterson and Ireland want a young coach they can control, but one that has previous coaching experience.

Interim coach Todd Bowles, I certainly hope that this doesn’t curse you, but I’ve been a Miami fan since Parcels first went to Miami and i’d like to give you the first chance! While I’ve come to realize that parcels was either an idiot or still on the Jets payroll, I do really like what i have seen in you since you replaced Sparano. You’re my first choice Todd! The best to you!!! I also think that you’ve done an outstanding job with Miami since you took over from Sparano. Again, YOU, TODD BOWLES ARE MY FIRST CHOICE TO BE THE HEADCOACH FOR THE DOLPHINS! GO TODD! GO MIAMI!

OMAR KELLY was unsuccessful at achieving his childhood dream to become a super hero, so he figured he'd do the next best thing and become a journalist who fights against injustice, and searches for truth. After being bored to death reporting news and covering politics, he switched to sports.
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